Before you buy, you should call your cable company to make sure they support the DCM-202. But judging by the roughly 400 Newegg buyers who rated this modem 5 out of 5, compatibility isn't an issue. And while I know many of you detest (or at least don't trust) rebates, you'll still end up ahead even without it.

The bigger concern is getting your cable company to stop charging you for their modem even after you turn it in. Keep a close eye on your bill after making the switch.